A number of prominent banking and financial clients, including lenders and borrowers, routinely turn to Firon Law Firm for its knowledge of regulatory work. On the transactional side, the team focuses on infrastructure and real estate financings, with firm head Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky regularly acting for lenders and project developers on complex infrastructure and real estate projects. The team also includes Ronen Maor, who is a specialist in financing transactions, and Oded Ofek, who is chair of the capital markets and financial services department.
Testimonials
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- 'Oded Ofek is one of a kind. He is very professional, available at all times, and provides excellent solutions to problems and questions regarding general and compliance issues. He is brilliant, and I am happy that he works for us. Oded is the best!'
- 'The firm plays a central role in banking and financial industry developments in the area of non-banking financial services, with comprehensive knowledge of industry regulation in Israel and an unmatched advantage over other law firms in Israel in non-banking practice. A large and experienced team representing numerous service providers.'
- 'I am more than happy to recommend the Firon team. Their meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive understanding of legal complexities, and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks are critical to our business. Their experience extends to all aspects of banking and finance, as well as projects, infrastructure, and energy, which enables them to provide clients with a very broad view and support.'
- 'They are true dealmakers. Their knowledge of tangential practices (M&A, commercial law, competition law, etc.) and the large team they can put together is one of their strengths. They are very efficient, sometimes they are even ahead of us.'
'Please take note of partner Oded Ofek. The leading lawyer in Israel in the credit provision and financial services industry. He is brilliant, hardworking, and highly appreciated and regarded by regulators and all of my colleagues.'
'Firon is a wonderful team, it works like a Swiss clock and has the same qualities. They are well coordinated, and every member knows his work. They are doing an excellent job in no time.'
- 'Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of project finance, infrastructure, transportation and energy fields. I can truly say that Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is the best lawyer I know.'
Key clients
- Direct Finance
- Michman Basad
- Epsilon investment house
- The Association of credit providers in the Federation of Israeli chamber of commerce
- MasterCard
- Altshuler Horizon
- The Phoenix Insurance Company
- Harel Insurance Company
- Clal Insurance Company
- Psagot
- Ashtrom
- Ashdar
- Apartment for rent
Work highlights
- Advised Light TLV Ltd, Shapir and CAF on the financing stage of the purple line light rail in Tel Aviv.
- Advised the Phoenix Insurance Company and Clal Insurance Company on financing transactions worth billions of NIS.
- Represented numerous clients regarding the proceedings and regulations of obtaining the required permits for credit supplier or financial asset services.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky, Oded Ofek